Flying from Harare Airport (HRE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Harare and Cape Town are in the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from HRE to CPT start at 07:35 — the earliest with Airlink (South Africa). The last departure is at 14:30 with Airlink (South Africa). Overall, there are six weekly Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your HRE to CPT flight.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Airlink offers direct flights from Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Cape Town — and maybe even more of South Africa if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Airlink on this route.
Airlink stands out as the most punctual carrier for HRE to CPT flights, with 85.25% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between HRE and CPT include:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Maputo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harare Airport (HRE) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Currently, Rs48,422 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs102,383. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HRE to CPT.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from HRE to CPT is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Handy information about Harare Airport (HRE)
68% of flights that take off from Harare Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Harare to Harare Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to HRE? If you're boarding an early flight from Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're getting in on a late Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CPT:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's main sights.
Reserving your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Harare Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Look for cheap tickets from HRE to CPT sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are among the biggest draws.
